Coalition Forces learned through intelligence sources that enemy combatants were using the karez (water irrigation) system in Maywand District to hide weapons and munitions. When the assault force arrived at the targeted series of irrigation holes, they were engaged by armed enemies. Forces responded with small arms fire and called in close air support to combat the enemy. Four militants were killed in the battle.

An initial search of the karez holes revealed several AK-47 assault rifles, PKMs (machine guns) and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.

The firefight occurred away from a nearby non-combatant population. No women or children were seen during the engagement. No Coalition Forces were injured.

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United States Forces Afghanistan’s mission, in coordination with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective governance and building the Afghan National Security Force. Effective security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases economic development for the people of Afghanistan.